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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T080000
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UID:10000453-1788249600-1790787600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#007481B3″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Prostate Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:39px|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1788272393718{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57489″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While progress has been made\, prostate cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Canada. This is a month to join together to transform the future of prostate cancer for the 27\,900 men in Canada expected to be diagnosed this year. Prostate cancer is one of the least preventable cancers\, making advancements in prostate cancer treatment so important.  \nThe Canadian Cancer Society stresses the importance of early detection which can determine better treatment outcomes. Check out their page on testing here. \n See Page on Early Detection[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#FFFFFF” top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\n \nProstate Cancer Foundation Spreads the Word\nCheck out the free Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Speaker Series\, featuring speakers on topics such as treatments and clinical trials\, oncology support\, intimacy after treatment\, and more. Advanced registration required. \nGo to Speaker Series Page \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#0074813D” top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\nOccupational Risks\nGenetic factors and lifestyle pose the biggest risks for the occurrence of cancer. Environmental and Occupational risk factors are also a huge factor. According to peer reviewed articles in the Journal of Cancer Prevention and other sources\, the most at risk are \n\nfarmers/agricultural workers: pesticides\nsome manufacturing such as rubber workers: chemicals such as carbamates and triazines\, cadmium\, chromium\, cutting fluids\, acrylonitrile\nconstruction work\, whole body vibration\nflight personnel\, health workers\, security: shift work\nionizing radiation\n\nSee more information and resources on OHCOW’s work-related cancer page. \nGo to Page \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/prostate-cancer-awareness-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
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UID:10000236-1788739200-1788825599@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Labour Day: The History\n\nSee OHCOW Labour Day Page \nToronto Labour Day Celebration and Parade 2026\nThis Labour Day\, let’s come together to Protect Canadian Jobs!\n \nThe Labour Day Parade will be held this year on Monday\, September 7\, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am. \nJoin us as we take the streets with over 20\,000 labour members to honour the past\, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at this year’s annual Labour Day Parade. \nMore Info for Toronto Parade \nMORE EVENTS ACROSS ONTARIO:\nFind out more about events in your region here.\n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/labour-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T152821Z
CREATED:20260727T132450Z
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UID:10000448-1788958800-1789070400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Kidd Creek Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#CABEAB”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Information Session for Kidd Creek Workers” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1784839569985{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57000″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nFree Information Sessions (please RSVP)\nFor your convenience\, different times are offered. The content is the same for the different sessions. \nDATES AND TIMES:\n \nWednesday\, September 9th;\nTwo times available: 1pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm \nThursday\, September 10th; 9am-11am \nLOCATION:\nSouth Porcupine Legion Branch 287\n46 Legion Dr\, South Porcupine\, ON P0N 1H0. \nFOR MORE INFO:\ncontact Donna Pearson occupational health nurse at 249-885-1035\nor Emma Lee client service coordinator at 416-525-4971.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/kidd-creek-info-session-1/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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UID:10000241-1788998400-1789084799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#BCDFDF87″ row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”phones”] \nPreventing suicide: When and how to help\nIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger\, please call 9-1-1. \nIf you or someone you know is thinking about suicide\, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week through 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. \nHelp is also available through Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) and the Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMental Injury Toolkit\nCanadian employees thinking of suicide at high rates: what can HR do differently?\nA new survey of Canadian workers has revealed alarming statistics: 23% had thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the previous two weeks\, and 36% had such thoughts in the previous year. Read this research about work-related suicide in Canada:  HRR Reporter \nFor practical approaches and information about improving mental health in the workplace\, OHCOW’s Mental Injury Toolkit is specifically created to answer questions and provide guidance for the workplace with regards to mental health. The workplace can be a major source of stress for workers.  This guide and resource kit will provide workers with a basic understanding and a place to start to learn about workplace stress and what to do about it\, including: \n\nDefinitions\nCommon Causes of Mental Distress\nLegal Frameworks\nPossible Actions\nAdditional Resources\n\nMental Injury Toolkit \n  \nSuicide Prevention Workshops\nDo you want to be better prepared to help those living with suicidal thoughts and behaviours?  Take internationally recognized and certified suicide prevention training workshops  delivered through Ontario Shores by our highly trained and qualified mental health professionals. \nFind out More  \n  \nWorkplace Mental Health Webinar Series\n \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series has featured sessions on work related suicide\, and mental health for the high-risk role of service responders\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \nSee the playlist for the 2025 Mayday\, Mayday here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-suicide-prevention-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260831T153811Z
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UID:10000455-1789257600-1789343999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World First Aid Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#144772″ text_color=”light” row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”meso”] \nLearn First Aid\, Save a Life\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”57393″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Learning First Aid empowers you to make a difference\, by providing immediate\, potentially life-saving assistance in emergencies. According to the World First Aid Day Foundation\, the date aims to raise awareness about the significance of first aid\, provide valuable resources for learning basic first aid techniques\, and inspire individuals to become first aid champions in their communities.\nThe Canadian Red Cross marks this day by encouraging people in Canada to learn practical first aid skills\, find trusted training\, and feel more ready to act in an emergency. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]World First Aid Day[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nEssential First Aid Courses – Ontario\nEquip yourself with essential skills—comprehensive training for all levels of first aid and CPR. See the standard\, advanced levels and certification available from the St. John Ambulance First Aid Training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nThe purpose of First Aid Day is to remind people that first aid skills can help save lives\, reduce injuries\, and build safer communities. The Canadian Red Cross marks this day by encouraging people in Canada to learn practical first aid skills\, find trusted training\, and feel more ready to act in an emergency. See our training and certification courses here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-first-aid-day-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260827T190002Z
CREATED:20260827T142952Z
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UID:10000456-1790380800-1790467199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mesothelioma Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”meso”] \nMesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”57372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMesothelioma Awareness Day is observed annually on September 26th to raise public awareness about the rare\, aggressive cancer mesothelioma\, its cause\, and the importance of research for a cure. The day also serves to support patients and families affected by the disease. Activities include wearing blue ribbons or wristbands\, participating in fundraisers\, and sharing information and stories on social media using the hashtag  #goblueformeso. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Mesothelioma Centre defines the disease as “…a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure\, and it develops in the tissue lining the lungs\, abdomen\, heart\, and\, in rarer cases\, the testes. While it cannot be cured\, it is treatable. Chemotherapy\, immunotherapy and surgery can extend life and improve quality of life. Early diagnosis significantly improves treatment options and survival.” \nExposure to asbestos can cause miniscule fibres to become trapped in the mesothelium\, the protective tissue lining human organs. These fibers cause chronic inflammation and DNA damage\, transforming normal cells into cancer. Pleural Mesothelioma that forms in the tissue lining the lungs is the most common type of Mesothelioma. For more information on asbestos exposure and hazards\, see the OHCOW web page on Asbestos\, and our page on Asbestos awareness week. \nYears can pass between the exposure and the presentation of the disease caused by that exposure. Anyone who has reason to believe they have been exposed to asbestos at any point in time is at risk and should have a medical exam.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation\nThe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation is a largely volunteer-run registered charity\, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in Canada.  Their website features informative webinars\, information about support groups for patients and caregivers\, and opportunities to volunteer. \nOn September 24 they have a Gala Fundraiser in Toronto to raise money for research and treatment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”wide”][vc_column el_class=”wide2″ width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”widetext”] \nA Personal Story\nIn 2023 writer and lawyer Robyn Schleihauf wrote a piece for the CBC about losing her father to the disease of mesothelioma. He contracted it from working in the chemical factories of Sarnia\, where Robyn grew up. Sadly this is not a rare tale\, as many men and women who worked at the oil refineries\, manufacturing plants and factories contracted debilitating and sometimes fatal diseases. There is a memorial in Sarnia’s downtown park called the Missing Worker Memorial that honours workers who have been injured\, become sick or died because of their jobs. \nGo to Story[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”57359″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mesothelioma-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260916T150525Z
CREATED:20250903T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T150525Z
UID:10000244-1790726400-1790812799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_image=”57694″ bg_repeat=”no-repeat” top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”70″][vc_column column_padding=”custom-padding” column_custompadding=”20px 0px 0px 30px” text_color=”light” width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bottom_padding=”40″][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to remember\, learn about and reflect on the ongoing legacy of Indian Residential Schools. \nSeptember 30\, 2021\, marked the first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, following the identification of potential unmarked burial sites at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. The date continues to be recognized as a day to solemnly reflect on the past for those affected by the Residential School system. \nmore info: \nGovernment of Ontario page \nGovernment of Canada Page \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#DD99335C” top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=”none” width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1789570360038{padding-left: 40px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-8 vc_col-sm-inherit”][vc_column_text] \nEvery Child Matters.\nThe Legacy of St. Joseph Mission Residential School\nOrange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada\, in May 2013. This project was the vision of Esketemc (Alkali Lake) Chief Fred Robbins\, who is a former student himself. At a reunion of Residential School survivors\, former student Phyllis (Jack) Webstad told her story of her first day at residential school when her shiny new orange shirt\, bought by her grandmother\, was taken from her as a six-year old girl. This represented how the system tried to strip away identity\, culture\, and the fundamental truth that Every Child Matters. \nLearn more at the following web resources: \nOrange Shirt Day \nSee Events Happening on September 30:\nEvents[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T080000
DTSTAMP:20260928T020454Z
CREATED:20260924T164536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T020454Z
UID:10000458-1790841600-1793433600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Global Ergonomics Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#EEEFEF”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=”none” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1790260956173{padding-top: 15% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit”][vc_column_text] \nHuman-Centred Design\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57922″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″ row_id=”ergo”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nErgonomics: Manual Material Handling\n\nCelebrated in October each year\, Global Ergonomics Month is an international outreach campaign promoting human-centred design through the science\, application and profession of ergonomics or human factors. These disciplines are focused on optimizing human well-being as well as overall system performance by proactively designing work and work systems to fit the people interfacing with them in ways that improve efficiency\, productivity\, health\, safety and comfort. Ergonomics is ultimately good for business and good for people. \nLost-time Injuries\nIn Ontario\, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of lost-time injuries. These MSDs include a variety of injuries that can affect muscles\, nerves\, tendons\, ligaments\, joints\, cartilage\, or spinal discs. Workplace hazards that increase the risk of developing MSDs include exposure to high forces\, awkward postures\, high repetition\, duration of work\, vibration\, local contact stresses\, and cold environments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nResources\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nManual Materials Handling Video Series\nThis series of eight videos was produced during Global Ergonomics Month 2024 in recognition of the MLITSD Industrial Sector Compliance Initiative on Material Handling (available on their website). This year-long enforcement campaign asks inspectors to visit various sectors where fatalities and critical injuries are taking place. The focus is on workplaces where materials\, articles or things are lifted\, carried\, or moved\, and puts workers at risk of being injured by their movement.[/vc_column_text]Go to Playlist[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nInteractive Body Map\nThis interactive map demonstrates what MSD conditions are associated with areas of the body. Link to web pages and download pdfs with information about each MSD condition.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”57915″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Go to Interactive Map[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nNewly Added Ergo Info Sheets!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”57917″ img_size=”medium” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790268229258{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” title=”Rotator Cuff”]Go to Page[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”img_link_large” image=”57918″ img_size=”medium” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790268238992{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” title=”Dupuytren’s Contracture”]Go to Page[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRSI Day Webinar\nPresenters: \nKatie Goggins – CROSH\nAlison Godwin – CROSH \nOur work environments and procedures continue to evolve with advances in technology\, and so do the methods for evaluating the physical and cognitive demands of jobs. This session will: \n\nReview the use of physical demands analysis (PDA)\nExpand on methods for evaluating manual materials handling (MMH) and posture analysis\nDiscuss emerging ways to tackle cognitive demands analysis\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybiiXXK6T8Y”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/global-ergonomics-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:eventNew,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T023902Z
CREATED:20250922T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T023902Z
UID:10000255-1790841600-1793466000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Women's History Month 2026
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URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/womens-history-month-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T174103Z
CREATED:20260927T142409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T174103Z
UID:10000459-1790841600-1793466000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#275A64″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Raising Awareness about Breast Cancer Research\, Prevention\, and Treatment” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1790617261000{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57982″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Rates of breast cancer in Canada have dropped\, and treatments have seen improved outcomes in the past decade. Still\, according to the Canadian Cancer Society\, about 75 Canadians are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day. It remains crucial to continue with education about the disease and be aware of its causes and prevention. Cancer of any type can be caused by both genetic pre-disposition and environmental factors. \nFor more information\, see their page on the risks\, symptoms\, screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRun for the Cure!\nThis year’s Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, start by finding your Run location under your province. Select your event and then sign up to begin the registration process. Don’t worry if there isn’t a Run near you. You can register for My Run. Anywhere. Any way. — a Run site for everyone\, no matter where you live. CIBC teams and participants register here. \n\n[/vc_column_text]Find Your Location[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#00000000″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1759503911902{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #F0E4E4 !important;}”][vc_column_text] \nNight Shift Work: The Leading Occupational Risk Factor for Breast Cancer\nAccording to the American Association for Cancer Research\, women who work the night shift have a 41% increased risk of skin cancer\, a 32% increased risk of breast cancer and an 18% increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer. The data shows that for every five years of night shift work\, the risk for breast cancer increases by 3.3 percent. \nIn fact\, acccording to the research published in Biomedical Reports\, other International Journals and more sources\, night shift work is the leading work-related factor that increases the risk for breast cancer. \nThe results of this research has drawn world wide attention\, and suggest the need for health protection programs for long-term female night shift workers. \nMost importantly\, night shift workers need regular physical examinations and cancer screenings. Where working at night is required\, it is recommended to keep the number of consecutive night shifts at no more than three. It has also been identified that some individuals are less prone to the negative effects of night shifts due to their chronotype\, meaning their individual variations of sleep/wake times\, influenced by environmental light\, genetics\, and human development stages.  When it comes to scheduling night shift work\, a “forward rotation”  is recommended\, e.g. the night shift follows the afternoon shift and completes in the morning\, rather than the morning shift following the night shift and completes in the afternoon. Continued research is being done on this important topic.[/vc_column_text]See OHCOW’s Page on Work-Related Cancer[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOccupational Risk Factors\nOther than night shift work mentioned above\, sedentary work and work involving exposure to substances such as ionizing radiation\, asbestos\, pesticides and some cleaning chemicals are also job-related factors. \nThis would include the following cccupations: \nNursing and Health Care: Shift work can lead to melatonin suppression\, which has been reported as a risk for multiple cancers\, including breast. It disrupts the circadian rhythm resulting in damaging effects on immune function and hormone balancing. \nTeaching\, Clerical: Sedentary behaviour like desk work can lead to higher risks of breast cancer. It is well established that physical activity is an important factor in breast cancer prevention\, by lowering sex hormones and reducing adiposity and inflammation. \nJanitorial\, and similar: Exposure to chemicals can increase risk for breast cancer. Asbestos\, still present in some buildings\, has been proven to lead to various kinds of cancer in women and men. \nAgricultural: Some pesticides used on farms and in greenhouses increase risk\, including through equipment decontamination\, pesticide drift\, chemical spraying in fields\, and more. Washing contaminated work clothing with other regular clothing is also a factor. \nHere are some general pages about breast cancer and ways we can be involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. \nCanadian Cancer Society \nBreastCancer.org \nCanadian Breast Cancer Network \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/breast-cancer-awareness-month-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Illness Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. The week was established by the Canadian Psychiatric Association\, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada. \nCAMH MIAW Page
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mental-illness-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOctober 10th is World Mental Health Day\, a day to raise awareness of mental health\, provide education and advocate against the social stigma globally. The World Federation for Mental Health established the date in 1992 to raise global awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. \n  \nAccess to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies\n\nOne of the biggest challenges for workplaces today is achieving a balance between the demands of work and employees’ mental health and wellness. Workplace stress is a serious health and safety hazard that can have devastating effects. Creating safe and equitable working conditions\, in which safety and wellness issues are taken seriously and promptly addressed\, means a more productive work environment. When a workplace prioritizes work/life balance\, everyone benefits. Working together\, both can recognize and manage workplace psychosocial factors and ensure a supportive and healthy workplace environment\, while allowing businesses to thrive. While the World Mental Health Day theme for 2025 is “access to services-mental health in catastrophies and emergencies\,” the principles relate to emotionally healthy workplaces from a community and occupational perspective as well. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Resources\n  \nMayday\, Mayday!\nWatch OHCOW’s latest annual Mayday\, Mayday Symposium\, which continues to build on the double meaning of it’s title (International labour day + Universal cry for help) to translate the knowledge and experience of our OHCOW professional staff\, partners and guest speakers to increase psycho-social hazard awareness and prevention of related harm and injury to workers. See links to previous years’ webinars here. \n  \nBelow are some of the most popular workplace mental health resources developed in partnership with OHCOW. \n  \nStressAssess Survey Tool and App\nStressAssess Workplace Edition is a free\, evidence-based online survey tool designed to assist workplaces in identifying psychosocial hazards that can lead to stress and mental injury\, providing suggestions and pathways to address them\, and thus preventing harm. \nStressAssess Survey Tool and App \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] \nMental Injury Toolkit (MIT)\nAn Introduction and Action Guide Created by Workers for Workers: This 6-part Guide and Resource Toolkit provides workers with a basic understanding and place to start when learning about work-related stress. It provides definitions\, common causes of mental distress\, legal frameworks (focusing on Ontario)\, possible actions to take\, and resources. \nMental Injury Toolkit (MIT)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-mental-health-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:eventNew,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Workplace Bullying Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#00748130″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”53687″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Bullying in the Workplace” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23007481|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1790626031108{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_id=”main”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nAchieving Bully-free Workplaces\nBullying in the workplace\, academia and schools is a worldwide problem. \nOctober 12-18\, 2026 has been designated Workplace Bullying Awareness Week\, to draw attention to the damage bullying does and incite efforts to stop it. \nSee our resources for more information.[/vc_column_text]Resources on Workplace Mental HealthThe Canadian Institute for Bullying Resources[vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″ row_id=”main”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Resources\nWebinars\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nMayday\, Mayday Webinar Series\nA presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay\, MayDay Webinar Series: Violence\, Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Date:  May 6\, 2022 Presenter: Andrew Falotico\, Health and Safety Representative\, Allied Transit Union (ATU) 113[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTzoX9doYY”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Digital Harrassment \nA presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay\, MayDay Webinar Series: Violence\, Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Date:  May 6\, 2022 Presenter: Rebecka Cowen Forsell\, PhD.\, Assistant senior lecturer in Leadership and Organization at Malmö University\, Sweden[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOo5wkiUTqQ”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″ row_id=”main”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\nMental Injury Toolkit\n[/vc_column_text]Go to Toolkit[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/bullying-awareness-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T021146Z
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SUMMARY:Invisible Disabilities Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#2C1C04″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1760709035391{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Common Disabilities Can Be Invisible” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FDEFDA” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1760708997175{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_single_image image=”53756″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_id=”main”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Not all Disabilities are Apparent. The third week of October is a week to bring awareness\, education and support to your family\, friends\, co-workers\, community and around the world during Invisible Disabilities Week. \nInvisible Disabilities Week Canada refers to a dedicated week in Canada that aims to raise awareness about disabilities that are not immediately apparent or visible to others. It focuses on educating the public about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities and promoting inclusivity and understanding. Neurodivergence\, bi-polar disorder\, the disease of multiple sclerosis (MS) and conditions like being hearing impaired are just some examples of such unseen disabilities. \nThe Canadian Association for Supported Employment Sponsors this week specifically as it relates to Inclusive workplaces. According to their website\, one fifth of the workforce in Canada experiences some form of disability\, and the most common disability types can be invisible. \n\n\nThe most common disability types reported by persons experiencing disability in Canada can be invisible (Statistics Canada. Canadian Survey on Disability\, 2017 to 2022) :  \n\nPain-related 62%\nFlexibility 40%\nMobility 39%\nMental health-related 39%\n\n\n\nHow can Workplaces help an Employee with an Invisible Disability?\n\n\n\n\nWhen there is no “visible proof” of disability\, requesting accommodations can be complex. An employee may not wish to disclose their disease or condition to everybody\, to avoid stigma or protect privacy. \nDisclosure can  help to positively shift an inclusive culture in a workplace where there is good communication and respect. See the below resources for more information. \n\n\n\n\nRelevant Websites:\nInvisible Disabilities Association \nStats about Disability in Canada \nMore References: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStatistics Canada. Labour force status of persons with and without disabilities aged 15 years and over\, by age group and gender. Released March 28\, 2024.\nTillotson\, Jack et al. How to Make Workplaces More Inclusive for People with Invisible Disabilities. Harvard Business Review. Published April 4\, 2023.\nDepartment of Justice Canada. Serious Problems Experienced by Diverse People with Disabilities: Western Canada. January 18\, 2022.\nPrince\, Michael. Persons with invisible disabilities and workplace accommodation: Findings from a scoping literature review. January 2017. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 46(1):75-86. Copy of draft manuscript.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/invisible-disabilities-week/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T121240Z
CREATED:20260914T120158Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-tober and Beyond Webinar Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_image=”57578″ top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Every Exposure Tells a Story…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nWeekly Every Thursday from October 29\, 2026 to November 26\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST\nOcc|tober and Beyond returns for its 11th annual occupational illness and disease prevention webinar series. This five-week series showcases lived workplace experience\, research developments\, and practical resources related to occupational illness and disease prevention. \nMore info to come. \nThis year\, each week will explore a different story: worker histories\, hidden exposures\, hearing loss risks\, women’s health experiences\, monitoring data and more. \nRegister today and join the discussion on worker experience to workplace prevention.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]Register on Eventbrite[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-and-beyond-webinar-series-2026/
CATEGORIES:eventNew,Occ-tober Webinar Series
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